We'd like to draw our readers' attention this afternoon to yet another informative article presented by our fire-breathing friends at Ogden Valley Forum, leading into the weekend. Here's the lede:
Gage Froerer is writing a bill, HB418 to help reduce the amount of property taxes that are NOT paid on time. This bill will increase the penalty and Interest for delinquent taxes only, and could add millions into Weber County’s and other Utah County’s cash flow every year. For the tax year of 2008 in Weber County, the amount is over $9 million in delinquent taxes due last November.Check out Larry Zini's full article here:
The abuse of the tax loophole is a statewide problem as well, to the tune of over $100 million dollars, so any property tax payer that pay their taxes on Nov. 30th each year should get involved in supporting this bill. The higher penalty and interest will discourage those large landowners and business people who exploit this tax loophole every year. They will be forced to reevaluate the penalty and interest costs and most will pay their property taxes on time.
• Support HB 418 - Everyone should pay their property taxes on time!Once again Larry is issuing a citizen call to action. If you're inclined to get involved in this issue, now's the time to contact your legislators.
